If you missed the 49th NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky last weekend, not to worry. One of the most important events was Classic Instrument’s “Pro’s Pick.”  Judging was handled by a roster of experts comprised of hot rod gurus, builders, car designers and experts in the automotive media.

• Brian Brennan, Street Rodder Magazine
• Jason Slover, Pete and Jake’s
• Phil Gerber, Roadster Shop
• Dave Lane, Fast Lane Rod Shop
• Paul Martinez, Rodding USA Magazine
• Tim Foss, Motor Trend Group
• Dan Baker, Alumicraft
• Rick Love, Vintage Air
• Alan Johnson, Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop
• Jesse Greening, Greening Auto Company
• Jonathan & Vonda Goolsby, Goolsby Customs
• Steve Tracy, Advanced Plating
• Bobby Alloway, Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
• Michael Young, Street Rods by Michael
• Scott Hughes, American Autowire
• Tim Strange, Strange Motion
• Angela Schoof Ousley & Janeen Kirby, Motor Trend Group
• Bob Rutter, Rutter’s Rod Shop
• Will Hudson, Hudson’s Rod & Customs
• Mike & Talbert Goldman, Mike Goldman Customs

Check out this video tour of the “Pro’s Pick” area and see what catches your eye.

As always, Classic Instruments was behind this gathering and not only do they serve our industry with the best array of instrumentation products available on the market, they give back to the hobby with events like this.

For us here was Rod Authority’s top 3 picks…

Steve Locklin’s snowy white C2 restomod was a killer. Subtle flares, modern running gear and power makes for a thoroughly modern old ‘Vette.

Anthony Nardos’ 1962 Ford restomod really spoke to us. Radiused rear wheel openings, Ford Coyote mega-power and killer build quality bowled us over.

Remember, NSRA now allows American cars up to 1987 to enter the shows, and whether you like later model iron or not, we thought this Pacer was good fun.

Almost 50 cars entered, but when the votes were tallied and the smoke cleared, 12 cars were chosen the best of the best. Below are the winners of this year’s “Pro’s Pick” sponsored by Classic Instruments.

• Bruce Ricks – 1956 Ford Victoria
• Terry Gervasi – 1931 1/2 Ford 5-window coupe (Model A with a Deuce top)
• Anthony Nardo – 1962 Ford Galaxie convertible
• Mark Cain – 1932 Ford three-window coupe
• Steve Locklin – 1964 Corvette
• Dave Orlikowski – 1955 Chevy
• Oscar Gamble – 1932 Ford three-window coupe
• Jon Weight – 1936 Ford roadster
• Bob Oney – 932 Ford highboy roadster
• Chuck Gray – 1937 Ford Woody
• Jim Talaga – 1947 Ford Sportsman
• Rick and Natalie Bolea –  1933 Ford five-window coupe

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